Enrollment
433
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 172569002781
Stillman Valley High School — Stillman Valley, IL
Federal NCES profile for Stillman Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 38
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 22
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Meridian Cusd 223 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stillman Valley High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stillman Valley High School reports 433 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 6 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 217 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Meridian Cusd 223 spends $18,772 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.0% from local sources (property taxes), 45.1% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stillman Valley High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,772
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 433 Top 60% in Illinois — larger than 40% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172569002781
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 217:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.2%
In-school suspensions 29
Out-of-school suspensions 37
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meridian Cusd 223, which includes Stillman Valley High School.
$18,772
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 45.1%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Stillman Valley High School
How many students attend Stillman Valley High School?
Stillman Valley High School has 433 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stillman Valley, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stillman Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stillman Valley High School is 15.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stillman Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Stillman Valley High School is White at 81.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Stillman Valley, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stillman Valley High School?
Stillman Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.